Quad bikes: Farmers offered crush protection device discount
'This is practical support that means cost shouldn’t get in the way of safety.'
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David Seymour talks Pharmac on The Country
David Seymour, Emma Parsons, Emma Higgins, Lindy Nelson.
CCTV cameras fall victim to cost-cutting despite community feedback
CCTV in the small Southland town of Winton has been a hot topic over the past six months.
Farmer fined $98,000 after clearing native bush to sell as firewood
An ecologist noticed indigenous forest had been cleared and reported it.
Synlait says it will not meet 2024 guidance
Milk processor says its board is committed to resetting balance sheet.
Prices lift slightly in the latest GDT event
Whole milk powder has the biggest impact on Fonterra’s farmgate milk price.
Fungus approved to control Chilean needle grass
Invasive weed harms animals and could cost farmers millions of dollars in lost production.
Meet Spice and Lemon - biosecurity 'puppies in training'
Spice and Lemon's job will be to keep exotic pests and diseases from entering New Zealand.
New bill proposed to limit regional councils' role in greenhouse gas regulation
Federated Farmers backs bill to limit local emission regulations.
'More suburbs of Auckland': Housing plan raises fertile rural land concerns
“Wellington officials determining what is right for our area”.
The Country remembers Norm Hewitt
John McOviney, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Jim Hopkins, Grant McCallum, Jeremy Rookes.
Climate change: NZ needs to get agriculture settings right
OPINION: Fragmentation leads to duplication, gaps and unintended consequences.
Scales sells two orchards to Craigmore Sustainables for $34m
Long-term agreement covers apple packing, storage and marketing.
'Nasty flu-like illness': Project to combat leptospirosis
"Our data shows 70% of people suspected of having leptospirosis are not tested for it."
'Guardians of the land': Fed Farmers want their voice heard on land use rules
'We want to leave it in a better place for those who come after us.'
Kaikohe farmers from Uruguay inspiring would-be young farmers at Northland College
Uruguayan couple inspiring next generation of Far North farmers.
Young Farmer of the Year George Dodson on The Country
George Dodson, Todd Clark, Jo Luxton, Peter Nation, Phil Duncan.
'What’s the story?': Franz Josef paperwork failure stuns regional council
Havill wall extension built in April after Waiho River threatened oxidation ponds.
Deadly bird flu strain threatens Australian wildlife and farms
More than a million chickens, ducks culled due to bird flu in Australia.
'Fat in system' helps Molesworth Station survive dry winter
"We made a lot of plans to get us through the winter."
'Hasn't sunk in yet': George Dodson crowned Young Farmer of the Year
'Words can’t describe how I’m feeling, the excitement is nothing I’ve ever felt before.'
'The time has arrived': Plea to revive Young Farmers Clubs after WWII
Pastures Past: “The success of the future farming community depends on you."
Scraping by in the 1950s: We had no fridge but we ate like kings
Opinion: On a Tuesday morning, I would take crayfish rolls to school for lunch.
'Dream come true': Two awards for Holstein Friesian breeders
“We are very honoured and humbled to win both trophies, especially in the same year."
New Zealand beat France in rare continental shearing test
Jack Fagan and David Buick beat Frenchmen Pierre Grancher and Gilles Grancher.
How to make sweet chilli sauce - from your own chillies, no less
Opinion: Chillies are relatively easy to grow and take very little looking after.
Beef + Lamb NZ urges farmers to check on their dogs as cold winter bites
As the cold winter temperatures bite, keep an eye on your farm dogs.
'Series of challenges' behind Tolaga Bay blueberry farm closure
'It’s time we turn our heads to more viable investment opportunities.'
Bull breeders urged to enter genetics programme that aims to boost sector's profits
The region's bull breeders have been encouraged to join the NZ beef genetics programme.
Students of all ages can now join the 'wool renaissance'
Campaign for Wool NZ hopes to teach everyone from preschoolers to tertiary students.
Big double for Kiwi shearers at Great Yorkshire Show
Jack Fagan wins Great Yorkshire Open Final, while he and David Buick take out test match.
The Country: Emma Poole's Young Farmer grand final update
Emma Poole, Willy Leferink, Chris Brandolino, Craig Hickman, Barry Soper.
Solar farm to grow crops beneath its panels
“We’re looking at ... blueberries ... ranui berries and vegetable crops as well.”
'The task ahead is complicated': Synlait lives to see another day – what next?
Minority shareholders voted in favour of a loan to Synlait Milk at a special meeting.